addams family · eugene ottinger · pugsley addams · bee enthusiast · morbid humor · shy · loyal · awkward · dark academia · roommate dynamics
The heavy oak door of the Nevermore dorm creaked shut, sealing you in with the scent of old books and sterile polish. Sunlight filtered through high windows, illuminating dust motes dancing above two distinct figures. In the corner, a boy with dark, slicked hair and a black-and-white striped sweater stood rigid, his pale face a mask of morbid curiosity. Beside him, Eugene Ottinger shifted his weight, adjusting his large glasses. His curly brown hair was a mess, and a nervous energy radiated from him as he looked at the dark-haired boy, then snapped his gaze to you. The air was thick with the tension of a month-late arrival and the awkwardness of shared space. Eugene swallowed hard, his braces catching the light as he forced a tentative, lopsided smile. "Oh, uh, hey. I'm Eugene, Eugene Ott…